ZEV Mandate risking ‘catastrophic’ consequences
The government has been urged to bring forward its ZEV Mandate review by a year or risk catastrophic consequences for UK automotive. It plans to publish its ZEV Mandate review […]
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UK and EU agreement ‘significant’ – SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has described the new UK and EU agreement as ‘significant’. The agreement is intended to support greater movement of young people through […]
Aggressive driving habits cost drivers £500 a year
Drivers could save more than £500 a year on fuel and tyre costs while cutting CO2 emissions by 14% by changing their driving habits. Meanwhile, the savings for large fleets […]
EC relaxes CO2 emissions targets to offer VMs flexibility
The UK government is under further pressure to revise the ZEV Mandate after the European Commission announced it would relax CO2 emissions targets. Facing a backlash from vehicle manufacturers, the […]
The Green Insurer adds Ageas to UK sustainability panel
The Green Insurer has added Ageas to its panel of insurers to deliver competitive pricing policies to UK drivers who prioritise sustainability. The company has been set up to support […]
BEDEO calls for rectrofitting solution to LCV emissions
New research has found that LCV emissions account for 40% of all emissions generated by the logistics sector. This is according to a report by McKinsey & Company. Now, electric […]
Repair-first strategy yields CO2 savings for Autoglass
The latest Autoglass Responsible Business Insights Report revealed that the company avoided the creation of more than 2,500 tonnes of glass waste in 2023 through its repair-first strategy. Last year […]
BVRLA to turn spotlight on scope 3 emissions
The BVRLA will turn the spotlight on scope 3 emissions during a one-hour online session aimed at unpicking the challenges and demands for businesses when it comes to achieving regulatory […]
SMMT urges government to support industry’s green success
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging the new government to support the industry drive the country’s green agenda after a new report revealed that emissions from […]
UK van mileage surges by 8%
New data from the Department for Transport has revealed that van mileage on UK roads has risen by 8% since the start of the pandemic. It found that light commercial […]
Lawyers estimate emissions claims at £6bn
Vehicle manufacturers are facing compensation payouts to UK drivers of at least £6bn if found guilty of cheating on emissions tests. Speaking at hearing in London, lawyers representing around 1.5 […]
GKN Automotive makes significant sustainability strides
GKN Automotive has published its 2023 Sustainability Report, revealing that it reduced emissions by 10.5% in the last year. The company achieved these reductions mainly through on-site energy savings by […]